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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.08, 1,047.56 and 559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.08, 1,047.56 and 559.41 is: 772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.08 : 1,047.56 = 559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.08/1,047.56 = 559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.08x = 1,047.56 × 559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.08x = 586,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,015.54/759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.01

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